Dr Agnes MacFarland

Associate Professor Agnes McFarland holds a Doctor of Philosophy and teaches in the He Waka Hiringa Indigenous Masters Programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. She has previously served as an Associate Professor at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and a Senior Lecturer at Waikato University. 

With experience in teaching, research, visual and performing arts, and Māori language education, her research interests include tribal history, Māori performing arts, and narratives in te reo. Her published works include contributions to Te Aho Ngārahu (Ministry of Education) and articles for NZARE & NZCER Press. Notable awards include the Ngā Kupu Ora Māori Book Awards and the NZARE Ranginui Walker Doctoral Award. 

She has been involved in leadership roles, including Co-President of the NZARE Council and board member for Te Mātāwai. In 2023, she became Chair of Te Pae Motuhake o Mataatua and is actively engaged in teaching local iwi histories and facilitating wānanga for Ngāti Awa.

Declaration of Interests:

• Ruatoki Section B22 & 21A Trust
• Academic Advisory Board at Ytech
• Te Reo Morimori
• Te Wānanga o Aotearoa